Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX5

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was revealed 22 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS20 scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 and the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and WX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.